Meyer lemons, a cross between lemons and oranges, start to ripen in November. They add a deliciously fragrant sweet-and-sour note to this cocktail.

Ingredients

　　10 ounces calvados, applejack or apple brandy

　　4 ounces ginger brandy, ginger cordial or ginger syrup

　　Juice of 4 Meyer lemons

　　Ice cubes

　　32 ounces sparkling cider, chilled

　　8 pieces (about 2 ounces) crystallized ginger or lemon twists

　　In a pitcher, stir together calvados, ginger brandy and juice. Divide among 8 chilled glasses filled halfway with ice. Top each with sparkling cider, and garnish with ginger. DO AHEAD: Mix the liquor and lemon juice, and refrigerate up to 4 hours in advance.

Nutrition Per Serving

　　0 g fat

　　34 g carbohydrate

　　0 g fiber

　　0 g protein

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit